Blue Granite

Slate

Properties of Blue Granite and Slate

Blue Granite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

30.00 N/mm²

Rank: 30 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.65-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-2.91 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

0.76 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Blue Granite vs Slate Properties

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